Helen V. Strelecki

Helen V. Betze Strelecki, 87, of Bethlehem, died Friday, July 27, 2007 at St.Lukes Hospital in Bethlehem.

Born June 3, 1920 in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Mary Csuti and John Betze. She was preceded in death by her husband Ludwig ?Gigs? Strelecki in 1994 with whom she celebrated 51 years of marriage.

Helen was a member of St. John Capistrano Catholic Church. She was a devoted wife and mother. Her favorite past times were cooking and baking.

She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Richard Strelecki, of Bethlehem and her brother Frank Betze, of West Palm Beach, FL.

She was preceded in death by three brothers; John Betze, Joseph Betze, and Stephen Betze and three sisters; Rose Zelko, Anna Vida, and Mary Boha.

SERVICES

A viewing will be held Sunday July 29, 2007 at Connell Funeral Home, Inc. 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem from 7-9 pm and again Monday from 8:30-9:30 am. Funeral Services will be held Monday morning at 9:30am in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John Capistrano Catholic Church 912 E. Fourth St., Bethlehem at 10am.

Burial will be at Holy Saviour Cemetery, in Bethlehem.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Holy Family Manor 1200 Spring St, Bethlehem, PA 18018 or to St. John Capistrano.